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Stephen,
To be honest and it may seem a bit weird but when I read posts like yours and others it makes me sad but also I think 'Why did God work it out for me and my mum but at the moment not you and your mum'
I am nothing special to deserve this. I don't know if you noticed but I never mentioned my Father.
I never knew him, only 2 memories. 1st being beaten up by the police when he broke into our flat, he went to hit her, she ducked and smacked me on the nose (still suffer with that) then seeing my step dad beat him up.
Anyway I encourage that whilst still alive there is hope.
I know you are a man who seeks after Gods heart and are led by him, therefore I am confident that you are being led concerning this situation.
Would you mind if I was to pray for you? Not here but as and when I remember to. (I can be quite forgetful so I can't promise to remember every day)
Don't worry about answering that question cause I am gonna do it anyway
Your brother in Jesus.
To be honest and it may seem a bit weird but when I read posts like yours and others it makes me sad but also I think 'Why did God work it out for me and my mum but at the moment not you and your mum'
I am nothing special to deserve this. I don't know if you noticed but I never mentioned my Father.
I never knew him, only 2 memories. 1st being beaten up by the police when he broke into our flat, he went to hit her, she ducked and smacked me on the nose (still suffer with that) then seeing my step dad beat him up.
Anyway I encourage that whilst still alive there is hope.
I know you are a man who seeks after Gods heart and are led by him, therefore I am confident that you are being led concerning this situation.
Would you mind if I was to pray for you? Not here but as and when I remember to. (I can be quite forgetful so I can't promise to remember every day)
Don't worry about answering that question cause I am gonna do it anyway
Your brother in Jesus.
I'm glad for you because what I went through wasn't a drop in the bucket compared to yours. Thank God yours is a happy ending.
Hi Sbg...Love this post because it is simply the truth...xox...
...xox...
The truth is your flesh is very weak and you will fail every time.
The only way to NOT fail is to trust Him to keep you and finish what He started in you.
But the world, your own flesh and the devil want to take you from that trust and make you begin to think there is something you must do, even though you KNOW how weak and helpless you are.
It's a wile of the devil to hit our trust in HIM and get us back to thinking we can do anything.
If ANYTHING gets you to fear instead of trust Him more and more, just turn your back on it.
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well see?
that thar is something we do agree on so why don't you and I just keep posts between us, should there be any, between us?
I'd be fine with that.
don't drag in or defend others. just one on one
and if not? just can't stand to not spank me? then let me be the bad child you seem to think I am
I'm easy on that. no sweat
huh
sounds like you and I have had a ride on the same pony at a rundown amusement park
if they took away the pm feature, some would have to exchange personal email info
maybe they have anyway LOL!
Stephen...be careful of the ride if you are not used to the little wild ponies cause I know you know what I am talking about
sounds like you and I have had a ride on the same pony at a rundown amusement park
if they took away the pm feature, some would have to exchange personal email info
maybe they have anyway LOL!
Stephen...be careful of the ride if you are not used to the little wild ponies cause I know you know what I am talking about
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I believe I will stick with what I wrote above that we are beings of choice "in the sense" in what we chose to believe but not all choices in believing are accurate.......
Others are 'free" to dis-agree. All is well.....
The Lord will be faithful to reveal Himself to all of us. He loves us dearly!
..Others are 'free" to dis-agree. All is well...
..The Lord will be faithful to reveal Himself to all of us. He loves us dearly!
well
duh.......
those split molecules are getting to the point of going nuclear
you have said, straight to me, and I quote: 'you can believe WHATEVER you want'
you try to backpeddle so often it hurts to watch it
Hi UG...I was just reading in Jeremiah 23 about what God is speaking concerning the false prophets, not sure if this would help you...I hope you are well my friend...I feel you are feeling a bit down, if so i ask the Lord to take your burdens, i really hope you are ok, you just seem a bit down in your post, not your normal positive self, if i am wrong then please forgive me...xox...
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would you like some finger nail scrapings to prove your invention of culpability to go along with the nonsense above?
can we please just adult?
that is such a silly thing you have said that you would embarrass me for you if I knew you better
now I'm going to let it drop so feel free to go after me some more until you feel justified
glass houses are popping up at speeds that will shortly put an end to even the biggest heap of stones
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You have become very dear to us, Rosemary. You make me cry in happiness so often.
The truth is your flesh is very weak and you will fail every time.
The only way to NOT fail is to trust Him to keep you and finish what He started in you.
But the world, your own flesh and the devil want to take you from that trust and make you begin to think there is something you must do, even though you KNOW how weak and helpless you are.
It's a wile of the devil to hit our trust in HIM and get us back to thinking we can do anything.
If ANYTHING gets you to fear instead of trust Him more and more, just turn your back on it.
The truth is your flesh is very weak and you will fail every time.
The only way to NOT fail is to trust Him to keep you and finish what He started in you.
But the world, your own flesh and the devil want to take you from that trust and make you begin to think there is something you must do, even though you KNOW how weak and helpless you are.
It's a wile of the devil to hit our trust in HIM and get us back to thinking we can do anything.
If ANYTHING gets you to fear instead of trust Him more and more, just turn your back on it.
...xox...
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what is the difference between saying someone posts from an heretical site or calling someone a heretic and being told you called them one by proxy even though you didn't?
the difference is that an actual heretic has probably pretty much had Ichabod written on their forehead, but when I look at Paul, even though he was not technically a heretic, I would say God knows and can even bring such a one back to Himself
I believe most heretics started out on the right path
I actually do not believe we have heretics in this thread although there are most definately links providing access to heretical teaching
Thank you Tourist. I was just trying to out the verse in context but I do genuinely believe when two or more are gathered in corporate fellowship and prayer, praying according to the will of God then he hears our prayers. Whether it be for revival, healing and so on.
I also do feel that when I am sat praying by myself there are 2 people present, me and Jesus, 2 are gathered.
So in a sense I am not alone. Does that sound a bit whacky?
One thing I find confusing is when people meet together and start to pray I hear prayers "Holy Spirit please come amongst us"
But I think why pray that "Why not pray Holy Spirit we thank you that you are here please reveal to us the will of the Father"
Do I make any sense?
Once again thanks for you kind response.
I also do feel that when I am sat praying by myself there are 2 people present, me and Jesus, 2 are gathered.
So in a sense I am not alone. Does that sound a bit whacky?
One thing I find confusing is when people meet together and start to pray I hear prayers "Holy Spirit please come amongst us"
But I think why pray that "Why not pray Holy Spirit we thank you that you are here please reveal to us the will of the Father"
Do I make any sense?
Once again thanks for you kind response.
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This is being decietful, and false, where do people think they can just come in and tear a persons post up twist what he said, and think that is ok, hen claim t be a follower of God?
Grace said people are free to believe what they want, based on free will, But it does not mean they are correct in what they believe,
and here you you are trying to discredit him based on a false pretense,
you should be ashamed.
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you and some others here really should identify more with Christ and less with another human being
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.
Romans 1:16
defending false teaching such as the words of Christ are not all for us today is not something to be ashamed of
the shame belongs to those who teach it, preach it and believe it
obviously you and I should not talk to each other
oh wait. I wasn't talking to you to begin with
you too may rail on until you feel justification. I have a big Jesus umbrella
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This is exactly what is going on here, at least it is, in this thread.....
I would add, a very few might also be teachers or servant leaders held in very high regard and esteem at their local church, home church, small group, etc, because the small group leader or Pastor thinks they are the greatest....they and are never challenged on the doctrine they present and have status as spiritual superstar. They come here and are instantly challenged spiritually, intellectually and emotionally...Those who cry foul the hardest and say others do not walk in no love are the ones that probably fit this profile.....
The interesting things is that some of us in FT or even PT ministry that have been around for decades see this behavior all the time and what really makes these internet preachers upset is that...we can see right through them and their behavior...
I would add, a very few might also be teachers or servant leaders held in very high regard and esteem at their local church, home church, small group, etc, because the small group leader or Pastor thinks they are the greatest....they and are never challenged on the doctrine they present and have status as spiritual superstar. They come here and are instantly challenged spiritually, intellectually and emotionally...Those who cry foul the hardest and say others do not walk in no love are the ones that probably fit this profile.....
The interesting things is that some of us in FT or even PT ministry that have been around for decades see this behavior all the time and what really makes these internet preachers upset is that...we can see right through them and their behavior...
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You are very sweet. I am absolutely fine
I do agree, God does use false prophets and false teachers. I had the experience myself, the effect of a false teacher was outdone and undone by God when I searched and prayed for deeper, greater understanding.
God never ceases to amaze me how He can use difficult people, false teachers and difficult life circumstances for His Glory.
I do agree, God does use false prophets and false teachers. I had the experience myself, the effect of a false teacher was outdone and undone by God when I searched and prayed for deeper, greater understanding.
God never ceases to amaze me how He can use difficult people, false teachers and difficult life circumstances for His Glory.